Vanguard flags the unique serial numbers of your motherboard, CPU, and storage drives. You will be completely blocked from playing Valorant on that physical computer, even if you make a brand-new account.

Attempting to "bypass" Riot Vanguard—Valorant's kernel-level anti-cheat system—is not recommended, as it is designed to prevent cheating and maintaining a fair competitive environment. Most "bypass" methods found online are either scams, malware, or will result in a permanent HWID (Hardware ID) ban. If you are looking to troubleshoot

: You can easily exit Vanguard via the system tray icon if you are concerned about privacy while not playing, but you cannot play Valorant while it is closed.